Private schools and colleges operating in Islamabad have officially announced Eid ul Azha and summer vacations for the 2026 academic session.
According to a notification issued by the Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (PEIRA), all private educational institutions in Islamabad Capital Territory will remain closed from:
📅 May 25, 2026 to July 31, 2026
while academic activities will resume from:
📅 Monday, August 3, 2026
Notification Issued Under ICT Education Law
The directive was issued under the:
📘 Islamabad Capital Territory Private Educational Institutions Act, 2013
and applies to:
- 🏫 Private schools
- 🎓 Private colleges
- 📚 Educational institutions operating under PEIRA jurisdiction
Relief for Parents & Students
The official announcement has provided clarity to:
- Parents
- Students
- School administrations
as institutions begin concluding academic activities before the long summer break.
The holidays also coincide with:
☀️ Rising temperatures
🌡️ Heatwave conditions
🕌 Eid ul Azha holidays
across the country.
Institutions Directed to Follow Official Schedule
According to the notification, all private educational institutions in Islamabad are expected to:
- Follow the announced closure schedule
- Resume classes from August 3
- Complete academic and administrative arrangements before vacations
Final Words
The formal notification regarding summer vacations gives Islamabad’s private schools and colleges a clear academic schedule ahead of the summer break. Students and parents are now preparing for nearly two months of holidays before educational activities restart in August.
